Ian Holland

Defending champions Washington Freedom opened their account with a five-wicket win over Seattle Orcas and became the first team this season to successfully chase a target at the Oakland Coliseum.

Hashim Amla painstakingly compiled an unbeaten 37 from 278 balls in a defensive masterclass to foil Hampshire's victory bid and secure a draw for Surrey in a County Championship match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Mitchell Owen’s stunning 5 for 17 ended San Francisco Unicorns’ unbeaten MLC 2025 run as Washington Freedom secured a 12-run win. Matthew Short’s 67 wasn’t enough after a middle-order collapse. Earlier, Glenn Phillips’ 58 lifted Freedom from 13 for 3 to 170. Both teams now have six wins each.

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Abbas took six wickets for just 11 runs, including a hat-trick, on Friday to leave Hampshire on course for victory over Middlesex in England's County Championship.

Washington Freedom clinched a Major League Cricket 2024 playoff spot by routing MI New York by 94 runs in Dallas. Head and Gous posted 182/5. Ravindra, Singh, Ferguson, Jansen routed MI, including Pollard, Khan, and Shepherd, to 88. Jansen wrecked early, Boult scored 16, and Shepherd 25. Singh, awarded player of the match, excelled.

Finn Allen's explosive century off just 34 balls propelled San Francisco Unicorns to a dominant victory against Washington Freedom in the MLC 2025 opener. Allen's record-breaking innings surpassed Nicholas Pooran's previous mark, setting a blistering pace for the tournament. San Francisco capitalized on the fresh wicket after being put in to bat, leaving Washington's bowlers struggling to contain the onslaught.

Washington Freedom, after a semi-final exit in their debut, clinched the MLC title in 2024, defeating San Francisco Unicorns. Led by Steven Smith and coached by Ricky Ponting, they aim to defend their crown in MLC 2025. Key players include Smith, Rachin Ravindra, and Saurabh Netravalkar.

Excited to be part of Major League Cricket's San Francisco Unicorns alongside talented Australia teammates. The league's growth, Silicon Valley involvement, and recognition by the International Cricket Council highlight the exciting future ahead in this prestigious T20 competition.

Washington Freedom clinched a nail-biting five-wicket victory against LA Knight Riders in a high-scoring match in Dallas. Chasing 214, Freedom's Glenn Phillips and Obus Pienaar secured the win on the final ball after Holder dropped a crucial catch. Andre Fletcher's century for Knight Riders went in vain as Freedom strengthened their playoff hopes in MLC 2025.